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< Sep. 12 MLB Scores
Kansas CityRoyals65-78
Final5 - 3
MinnesotaTwins63-80
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ KC 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5 11 1 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 0
W: Jake Brentz (4-2)
L: Jorge Alcala (3-6)
S: Scott Barlow (12)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
B9
Nick Gordon strikes out swinging.
5-3
B9
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nick Gordon replaces Andrelton Simmons.
5-3
B9
Willians Astudillo pops out to shortstop Nicky Lopez.
5-3
B9
Max Kepler singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
5-3
B9
Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging.
5-3
B9
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jorge Polanco replaces Ben Rortvedt.
5-3
B9
Pitching Change: Scott Barlow replaces Josh Staumont.
5-3
Middle 9th
T9
Hunter Dozier called out on strikes.
5-3
T9
Andrew Benintendi out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Rob Refsnyder. Whit Merrifield scores.
5-3
T9
Salvador Perez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Whit Merrifield to 3rd.
4-3
T9
Nicky Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Willians Astudillo to second baseman Luis Arraez. Whit Merrifield to 2nd.
4-3
T9
Whit Merrifield singles on a ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler.
4-3
T9
Pitching Change: Juan Minaya replaces Jorge Alcala.
4-3
8th Inning:
B8
Miguel Sano grounds into a double play, shortstop Nicky Lopez to second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Hunter Dozier. Josh Donaldson out at 2nd. Miguel Sano out at 1st.
4-3
B8
Josh Donaldson walks. Luis Arraez to 2nd.
4-3
B8
Luis Arraez reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Adalberto Mondesi.
4-3
B8
Rob Refsnyder grounds out, third baseman Adalberto Mondesi to first baseman Hunter Dozier.
4-3
B8
Pitching Change: Josh Staumont replaces Jake Brentz.
4-3
B8
Edward Olivares remains in the game as the right fielder.
4-3
B8
Hunter Dozier remains in the game as the first baseman.
4-3
Middle 8th
T8
Sebastian Rivero strikes out swinging.
4-3
T8
Kyle Isbel singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler. Hunter Dozier scores. Edward Olivares to 2nd.
4-3
T8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Edward Olivares replaces Ryan O'Hearn.
3-3
T8
Ryan O'Hearn reaches on a fielder's choice out, second baseman Luis Arraez to catcher Ben Rortvedt. Andrew Benintendi out at home. Hunter Dozier to 3rd.
3-3
T8
Adalberto Mondesi out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jorge Alcala to second baseman Luis Arraez. Andrew Benintendi to 3rd. Hunter Dozier to 2nd.
3-3
T8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Hunter Dozier replaces Carlos Santana.
3-3
T8
Carlos Santana walks. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.
3-3
T8
Andrew Benintendi singles on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
3-3
T8
Pitching Change: Jorge Alcala replaces Ralph Garza.
3-3
7th Inning:
B7
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
3-3
B7
Andrelton Simmons strikes out swinging.
3-3
B7
Willians Astudillo flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
3-3
B7
Pitching Change: Jake Brentz replaces Domingo Tapia.
3-3
Middle 7th
T7
Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Willians Astudillo.
3-3
T7
Nicky Lopez strikes out on a foul tip.
3-3
T7
Whit Merrifield grounds out, shortstop Andrelton Simmons to first baseman Willians Astudillo.
3-3
T7
Max Kepler remains in the game as the right fielder.
3-3
T7
Defensive Substitution: Ben Rortvedt replaces left fielder Brent Rooker, batting 6th, playing catcher.
3-3
T7
Defensive switch from right field to left field for Rob Refsnyder.
3-3
6th Inning:
B6
Max Kepler pops out to third baseman Adalberto Mondesi in foul territory.
3-3
B6
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Max Kepler replaces Ryan Jeffers.
3-3
B6
Brent Rooker doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Byron Buxton scores. Rob Refsnyder scores. Josh Donaldson to 3rd.
3-3
B6
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
3-1
B6
Pitching Change: Domingo Tapia replaces Kris Bubic.
3-1
B6
Josh Donaldson walks. Byron Buxton to 3rd. Rob Refsnyder to 2nd.
3-1
B6
Luis Arraez lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
3-1
B6
Rob Refsnyder singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Byron Buxton to 2nd.
3-1
B6
Byron Buxton singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
3-1
Middle 6th
T6
Sebastian Rivero grounds out, third baseman Josh Donaldson to first baseman Willians Astudillo.
3-1
T6
Pitching Change: Ralph Garza replaces Jovani Moran.
3-1
T6
Kyle Isbel walks. Andrew Benintendi to 3rd. Ryan O'Hearn to 2nd.
3-1
T6
Ryan O'Hearn walks. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.
3-1
T6
Adalberto Mondesi flies out to right fielder Rob Refsnyder.
3-1
T6
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging.
3-1
T6
Andrew Benintendi singles on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker.
3-1
5th Inning:
B5
Andrelton Simmons called out on strikes.
3-1
B5
Willians Astudillo lines out to second baseman Whit Merrifield.
3-1
B5
Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.
3-1
Middle 5th
T5
Salvador Perez lines out to right fielder Rob Refsnyder.
3-1
T5
Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.
3-1
T5
Whit Merrifield doubles (35) on a pop up to right fielder Rob Refsnyder. Ryan O'Hearn scores. Sebastian Rivero to 3rd.
3-1
T5
Pitching Change: Jovani Moran replaces Bailey Ober.
2-1
T5
Sebastian Rivero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brent Rooker. Ryan O'Hearn to 2nd.
2-1
T5
Kyle Isbel lines out to left fielder Brent Rooker.
2-1
T5
Ryan O'Hearn singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Rob Refsnyder.
2-1
4th Inning:
B4
Brent Rooker grounds out, third baseman Adalberto Mondesi to first baseman Carlos Santana.
2-1
B4
Miguel Sano called out on strikes.
2-1
B4
Josh Donaldson called out on strikes.
2-1
Middle 4th
T4
Adalberto Mondesi flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
2-1
T4
Carlos Santana grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Willians Astudillo.
2-1
T4
Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.
2-1
3rd Inning:
B3
Luis Arraez flies out to second baseman Whit Merrifield.
2-1
B3
Umpire reviewed (rules check), call on the field was upheld: Rob Refsnyder pops out to second baseman Whit Merrifield on the infield fly rule.
2-1
B3
Byron Buxton hit by pitch. Andrelton Simmons to 2nd.
2-1
B3
Andrelton Simmons singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
2-1
B3
Willians Astudillo grounds out sharply, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
2-1
Middle 3rd
T3
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
2-1
T3
Nicky Lopez called out on strikes.
2-1
T3
Whit Merrifield grounds out, third baseman Josh Donaldson to first baseman Willians Astudillo.
2-1
2nd Inning:
B2
Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.
2-1
B2
Brent Rooker flies out to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
2-1
B2
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
2-1
Middle 2nd
T2
Sebastian Rivero strikes out swinging.
2-1
T2
Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
2-1
T2
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
2-1
T2
Adalberto Mondesi homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.
2-1
1st Inning:
B1
Josh Donaldson grounds out sharply, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-1
B1
Luis Arraez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Byron Buxton scores.
1-1
B1
Rob Refsnyder grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-0
B1
Passed ball by catcher Sebastian Rivero. Byron Buxton to 3rd.
1-0
B1
Byron Buxton hits a ground-rule double (14) on a line drive down the left-field line.
1-0
Middle 1st
T1
Carlos Santana flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
1-0
T1
Andrew Benintendi flies out to left fielder Brent Rooker.
1-0
T1
Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Rob Refsnyder. Whit Merrifield scores. Nicky Lopez to 2nd.
1-0
T1
Nicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Whit Merrifield to 3rd.
0-0
T1
Whit Merrifield doubles (34) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Byron Buxton.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Whit Merrifield 2B
5 2 3 1 0 0 0 .277 .719
2 Nicky Lopez SS
4 0 1 0 0 3 2 .300 .742
3 Salvador Perez DH
4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .274 .854
4 Andrew Benintendi LF
4 0 2 1 0 1 1 .269 .748
5 Carlos Santana 1B
3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .218 .681
S Hunter Dozier PR, 1B
1 1 0 0 0 1 1 .205 .636
6 Adalberto Mondesi 3B
3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .265 .889
7 Ryan O'Hearn RF
3 1 1 0 1 1 2 .223 .634
S Edward Olivares PR, RF
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .217 .668
8 Kyle Isbel CF
3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .270 .649
9 Sebastian Rivero C
4 0 1 0 0 2 5 .148 .480
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
34 5 11 5 3 11 17
2B: Merrifield (34, 35)
HR: Mondesi (Solo (6) in 2nd)
Sac. Bunt: Mondesi (2), Lopez (12)
Sac. Fly: Perez (4), Benintendi (5)
E: Mondesi (1)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Kris Bubic P
5.1 4 3 2 1 6 0 4.99
Domingo Tapia P
0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.82
Jake Brentz P
1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.17
Josh Staumont P
1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.32
Scott Barlow P
1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.37
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
6 3 2 2 11 0
Minnesota Twins Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Byron Buxton CF
3 2 2 0 0 1 0 .297 .955
2 Rob Refsnyder RF, LF
4 1 1 0 0 0 3 .258 .690
3 Luis Arraez 2B
3 0 0 1 0 0 4 .292 .736
4 Josh Donaldson 3B
2 0 0 0 2 1 0 .249 .818
5 Miguel Sano DH
4 0 0 0 0 3 5 .214 .758
6 Brent Rooker LF
3 0 1 2 0 0 0 .203 .683
S Ben Rortvedt C
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .155 .458
S Jorge Polanco PH
1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .280 .856
7 Ryan Jeffers C
2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .195 .660
S Max Kepler PH, RF
2 0 1 0 0 0 2 .210 .733
8 Willians Astudillo 1B
4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .244 .657
9 Andrelton Simmons SS
3 0 1 0 0 2 0 .225 .564
S Nick Gordon PH
1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .236 .632
Minnesota Twins Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
32 3 6 3 2 11 16
2B: Rooker (8), Buxton (14)
HBP: Buxton (4)
Sac. Fly: Arraez (5)
Minnesota Twins Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Bailey Ober P
4.1 5 3 3 0 6 1 4.12
Jovani Moran P
1.1 2 0 0 2 2 0 0.00
Ralph Garza Jr. P
1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.81
Jorge Alcala P
1.0 2 1 1 1 1 0 4.53
Juan Minaya P
1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 3.03
Minnesota Twins Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
11 5 5 3 11 1
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